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1. Merry, jolly
2. Bright, showy, colourful
3. Homosexual
4. (Informal and usually offensive) Bad, lame, uncool. (Used by young people, as an antonym of senses 1-2)
Note: Sense 4 can be offensive to many people, especially gay man. This sense has been harshly criticised by many homosexuals. As a noun, gay is usually considered offensive as a noun rather than an adjective
The word ‘gay’ was used in Middle English to describe something that is attractive, showy, or merry (used to describe a person’s feelings). The sense ‘homosexual’ is first used in 1950s, and the noun is first used in 1971. For a teen slang meaning, bad, stupid and foolish was first used in 2000s. However, this pejorative use is considered offensive by many people, especially homosexuals.
Usually, young people use ‘that’s gay’ to express dislike, lame etc.
This word originally means ‘joyful’ or ‘bright’, from French.
The meaning ‘homosexual’ was first attested in circa 1950s in USA.
The slang meaning ‘lame, stupid’ was first used in 1990s. However, many homosexuals think that this word is offensive.
Do you want to play shit?
No, really fucking gay